Tributes pour in for fallen hero
TRIBUTES have poured in for Private Tom Sephton, the second soldier from Great Sankey to lose his life in the conflict in Afghanistan – including one from the fellow soldier who was his best friend.
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Major milestone for laboratory
NEW technology promising a range of uses from treating cancer to
powering safer nuclear reactors has reached a major milestone in its
development, according to scientists at Warrington’s Daresbury
Laboratory.
Tricky cup trips for Town
WARRINGTON Town have landed tricky preliminary away trips in the F.A Cup and F.A Trophy
in the draws made today.
Another local soldier killed
ANOTHER soldier from Warrington has died as a result of injuries while
serving in Afghanistan.
Girls' soccer team seeks players
A GIRLS’ football team is looking for new players as it changes from
seven to 11-a-side.
Footpath to be closed
A FOOTPATH is to be closed at Penketh, near Warrington, to enable United
Utilities to install a new surface water sewer.
Students' end-of-year show
AN end-of-year exhibition has given Warrington art students an
opportunity to put their talents on show.
Recycling centre can expand
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to expand a waste recycling centre on Green Belt
land near Warrington has been given the go-ahead
New boss for bus company
WARRINGTON Borough Transport – the borough council-owned bus company –
has appointed a new managing director.
Power line battle ends in defeat
A SEVEN-year battle to block construction of a 13-mile overhead power
line cutting through some of the most sensitive areas of South Warrington has
finally been lost.